Category: Speakers 2024

With a career that began in tourism at BMT “Orbit” in Bulgaria, where Maria served as a lecturer and guide in Russian from 1984 to the late nineties, she developed a passion for cultural exchange and adventure. Transitioning into the casino industry, she has taken on leadership roles as Managing Director and General Manager across various casinos in Bulgaria, Tanzania, and Kenya. Despite her extensive experience in gaming, Maria’s heart has always remained close to tourism. This dual expertise fuels her interest in the topic “Unlocking the Future: Gaming Tourism Trends and Opportunities in Eastern Europe and the Balkans.” Maria Read More

Lavrenty Gubin is a regular author for the VIXIO Regulatory Intelligence (formerly Gambling Compliance) RegTech platform, where he provides in-depth analysis on regulatory developments in the gambling sector. He is an expert in marketing, PR, law and social responsibility within the gambling industry, with over 20 years of leadership experience in major casino projects across the CIS region. He has implemented Responsible Gambling programs in multiple emerging markets and currently leads Plasma 8, a digital marketing agency that advises gaming businesses in Eastern Europe and Central Asia on marketing, legal, and growth strategies. Lavrenty is also an active contributor to Read More

As the CEO of Odds.Online, Peter provides strategic leadership and vision to drive the company’s growth in the online sports betting and odds feed data field. He has over 10 years’ experience as Head of Trading for an iGaming platform provider responsible for sports and esports trading teams as well as developing new products in the sports/esports vertical for the company. As Head of Trading, theis esports product has won more than 15 international awards

Pavel Hacker is a seasoned marketing professional with a focus on digital marketing since 2001. His career began in top agencies, including Ogilvy & Mather and Havas Worldwide, where he pioneered emerging advertising techniques such as viral, affiliate, and performance marketing. Since 2007, Pavel has specialized in Social Media, bringing innovative approaches to his roles. In 2014, he moved to Thailand and co-founded Bamboo Labs, a digital content agency that he led to success before selling it several years later to Hakuhodo Group. Currently based in Prague, Pavel joined Livesport in 2020, where he led the Brand Marketing of the company, Read More

Neil is known for his expertise in commercial strategy, retention, and gamification, cultivated through his tenure in the online casino industry. His career is marked by achievements rooted in practical and sustainable solutions that drive growth and resonate with audiences. With a knack for optimizing commercial strategies, leading diverse teams synergistically, and enhancing customer lifetime value, Neil thrives on redefining success in the digital realm. He sets a relatable standard for excellence, navigating the dynamic landscape with authenticity and innovative thinking.

Jaka Repansek LL.B, MBA, is the President of the Slovenian Advertising Tribunal and a general member of IMGL. He graduated from the Faculty of Law at the University in Ljubljana, Slovenia and gained his graduated degree from Cambridge University in England and Faculty of Law in Ljubljana (EU Law) and completed MBA graduate studies at the University of Kansas in USA. Jaka is permanent lecturer at the Higher School for Applied Sciences, at Ljubljana School for Business, member of several domestic and international organizations and is active lecturer at various seminars and conferences. His professional fields of work cover media, Read More

Georgi Kanev is a Managing Associate in the Sofia office of Kinstellar, a leading independent law firm in Central and South Eastern Europe, and head of the firm-wide Interactive Entertainment & Gaming sector. He has more than ten years of experience in the technology sector and in various fields of law such as IP, IT, data protection, corporate and commercial law.He has experience with both EU and national trademarks, IP enforcement and infringement, copyrights creation, maintenance and licensing, and trade secrets. He has led on a broad spectrum of personal data protection matters such as GDPR implementation, transfer of personal Read More

Dimitar Delchev is an experienced attorney-at-law with 19 years of legal practice. He is currently partner at Andrey Delchev & Partners – Eurolex and former member of the Bulgarian Parliament(2014-2017, 2023).Dimitar is experienced in advising the business of foreign and local investors. His areas of expertise are European Union law, finance, corporate and commercial.Being a member of the Bulgarian crypto association Mr. Delchev works on the development of national legislation designed to regulate the market in crypto assets in Bulgaria.Dimitar Delchev graduated from the law faculty of Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski in 2008 and holds a post-graduate degree in Read More

Dr. Hristian Daskalov serves as the Chairman of the cybersecurity-focused European Digital Innovation Hub “Trakia” (Cyber4AllSTAR), which is uniting the Bulgarian Cybersecurity Association, the Institute for Information and Communication Technologies at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, and the Union for Private Economic Enterprise, among other partners. EDIH Trakia is part of the EDIH Network under the Digital Europe Program of the European Commission, partner of ECSO and the Women4Cyber Foundation. Dr. Daskalov has previously served as an Executive Director of the National Student House under the Ministry of Education and Science of Republic of Bulgaria (2018-2023). Author of 3 books Read More

Radoslav Georgiev is a SEO contractor and consultant with 7+ years of SEO experience. His specialty is the gambling industry where he worked with affiliates, operators and software providers for various markets from Chile to Japan. Amongst the companies he’s worked with are Perfomalis (affiliate company with focus on Asia and LATAM), iGaming.com (the leading casino affiliate in the DACH region), Bitcoin.com (the most successful affiliate with crypto gambling traffic worldwide), Evolution Gaming/NetEnt (global leaders as B2B suppliers of slot games and live casino solutions), Playbet.io (crypto-focused casino and sportsbook) and Slotino.bg (Bulgarian licensed casino operator).